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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), as representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR Government), announced today (June 19) that a tender of 5-year HKD Government Bonds (Bonds) through the re-opening of existing 5-year Government Bond issue 05GB3005002 under the Infrastructure Bond Programme will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, for settlement on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
An additional amount of HK$1.25 billion of the outstanding 5-year Bonds (issue no. 05GB3005002) will be on offer. The Bonds will mature on May 15, 2030, and will carry interest at the rate of 2.70 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrear. The Indicative Pricings of the Bonds on June 19, 2025, are 101.75 with an annualised yield of 2.334 per cent.
Tender is open only to Primary Dealers appointed under the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Anyone wishing to apply for the Bonds on offer can do so through any of the Primary Dealers on the latest published list, which can be obtained from the Hong Kong Government Bonds website at www.hkgb.gov.hk. Each tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof.
Tender results will be published on the HKMA’s website, the Hong Kong Government Bonds website, Bloomberg (GBHK <GO>) and Refinitiv (IBPGSBPINDEX). The publication time is expected to be no later than 3pm on the tender day.
HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds Tender Information
Tender information of re-opening of 5-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds:
| Issue Number | : | 05GB3005002 |
| Stock Code | : | 4293 (HKGB 2.70 3005) |
| Tender Date and Time | : | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 9.30am to 10.30am |
| Issue and Settlement Date | : | Thursday, June 26, 2025 |
| Amount on Offer | : | HK$1.25 billion |
| Maturity | : | 5 years |
| Remaining maturity | : | Approximately 4.89 years |
| Maturity Date | : | Wednesday, May 15, 2030 |
| Interest Rate | : | 2.70 per cent p.a. payable semi-annually in arrear |
| Interest Payment Dates | : | May 15 and November 15 in each year, commencing on the Issue Date up to and including the Maturity Date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Institutional Issuances Information Memorandum of the Infrastructure Bond Programme and Government Sustainable Bond Programme (Information Memorandum) published on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website. |
| Method of Tender | : | Competitive tender |
| Tender Amount | : | Each competitive tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof. Any tender applications for the Bonds must be submitted through a Primary Dealer on the latest published list. The accrued interest to be paid by successful bidders on the issue date (June 26, 2025) for the tender amount is 155.34 per minimum denomination of HK$50,000. (The accrued interest to be paid for tender amount exceeding HK$50,000 may not be exactly equal to the figures calculated from the accrued interest per minimum denomination of HK$50,000 due to rounding). |
| Other Details | : | Please see the Information Memorandum available on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website or approach Primary Dealers. |
| Expected commencement date of dealing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited |
: | The tender amount is fully fungible with the existing 05GB3005002 (Stock code: 4293) listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. |
| Use of Proceeds | : | The Bonds will be issued under the institutional part of the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Proceeds will be invested in infrastructure projects in accordance with the Infrastructure Bond Framework published on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website. |
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), as representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR Government), announced today (June 19) that a tender of 3-year HKD Government Bonds (Bonds) through the re-opening of existing 3-year Government Bond issue 03GB2804001 under the Infrastructure Bond Programme will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, for settlement on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
An additional amount of HK$1.25 billion of the outstanding 3-year Bonds (issue no. 03GB2804001) will be on offer. The Bonds will mature on April 25, 2028 and will carry interest at the rate of 2.76 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrear. The Indicative Pricings of the Bonds on June 19, 2025 are 102.45 with an annualised yield of 1.882 per cent.
Tender is open only to Primary Dealers appointed under the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Anyone wishing to apply for the Bonds on offer can do so through any of the Primary Dealers on the latest published list, which can be obtained from the Hong Kong Government Bonds website at www.hkgb.gov.hk. Each tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof.
Tender results will be published on the HKMA’s website, the Hong Kong Government Bonds website, Bloomberg (GBHK <GO>) and Refinitiv (IBPGSBPINDEX). The publication time is expected to be no later than 3pm on the tender day.
HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds Tender Information
Tender information of re-opening of 3-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds:
| Issue Number | : | 03GB2804001 |
| Stock Code | : | 4291 (HKGB 2.76 2804) |
| Tender Date and Time | : | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 9.30am to 10.30am |
| Issue and Settlement Date | : | Thursday, June 26, 2025 |
| Amount on Offer | : | HK$1.25 billion |
| Maturity | : | 3 years |
| Remaining maturity | : | Approximately 2.83 years |
| Maturity Date | : | Tuesday, April 25, 2028 |
| Interest Rate | : | 2.76 per cent p.a. payable semi-annually in arrear |
| Interest Payment Dates | : | April 25 and October 25 in each year, commencing on the Issue Date up to and including the Maturity Date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Institutional Issuances Information Memorandum of the Infrastructure Bond Programme and Government Sustainable Bond Programme (Information Memorandum) published on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website. |
| Method of Tender | : | Competitive tender |
| Tender Amount | : | Each competitive tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof. Any tender applications for the Bonds must be submitted through a Primary Dealer on the latest published list. The accrued interest to be paid by successful bidders on the issue date (June 26, 2025) for the tender amount is 234.41 per minimum denomination of HK$50,000. (The accrued interest to be paid for tender amount exceeding HK$50,000 may not be exactly equal to the figures calculated from the accrued interest per minimum denomination of HK$50,000 due to rounding). |
| Other Details | : | Please see the Information Memorandum available on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website or approach Primary Dealers. |
| Expected commencement date of dealing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited |
: | The tender amount is fully fungible with the existing 03GB2804001 (Stock code: 4291) listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. |
| Use of Proceeds | : | The Bonds will be issued under the institutional part of the Infrastructure Bond Programme. Proceeds will be invested in infrastructure projects in accordance with the Infrastructure Bond Framework published on the Hong Kong Government Bonds website. |
In view of the latest developments in Israel and Iran, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (June 19) raised the Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) for Israel and Iran to black.
A Government spokesman said, “The black OTA signifies severe threat. Due to the highly unpredictable security situation in Israel and Iran, the HKSAR Government advises Hong Kong residents to avoid all travel to Israel and Iran. Those already there should attend to personal safety and leave or relocate to relatively safe regions immediately.”
The Security Bureau will continue to closely monitor the situation there. Any updates will be issued through the media, the Bureau’s mobile app and the OTA webpage (www.sb.gov.hk/eng/ota).
Hong Kong residents in Israel or Iran should attend to personal safety and pay attention to announcements made by local authorities and the Chinese Embassy there. Hong Kong residents there who need assistance may call the 24-hour hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Immigration Department (ImmD) at (852) 1868, call the 1868 hotline using network data or use the 1868 Chatbot via the ImmD Mobile Application, send a message to the 1868 WhatsApp assistance hotline, send a message to the 1868 WeChat assistance hotline or submit the Online Assistance Request Form, or contact the local Chinese Embassy (consular protection hotline of Chinese Embassy in Israel: (972) 3-5459520; consular protection hotline of Chinese Embassy in Iran: (98) 912-2176035).
Hong Kong residents are encouraged to use the online Registration of Outbound Travel Information service (www.gov.hk/roti) of the ImmD to register their contact details and itinerary when outside Hong Kong. The information provided allows the ImmD to disseminate practical information to them through appropriate means, including SMS on mobile phones, in a timely manner when necessary. read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on the HKMA website.
| Bank | Type of Scam |
| Chong Hing Bank Limited | Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens |
| The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited | Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
| Bank of Singapore Limited | Fraudulent websites |